(mǐn) - To flow smoothly & to ripple

Tone 3

mǐn | 15 strokes | radical:

· mǐn

To flow smoothly;

to ripple;

archaic term for a type of flowing water.

To flow smoothlyto ripplearchaic term for a type of flowing water.

Usage highlights

Flowing smoothlyRippling waterSmooth currentGentle wavesFlowing motion

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stream flows smoothly (潣潣流动).
  • Ripples on the water surface (水面潣潣).
  • Ancient texts describe the river's smooth flow (河水潣潣).

Collocations

  • Flowing smoothly(潣潣)
  • Rippling water(潣水)
  • Smooth current(潣流)
  • Gentle waves(潣波)
  • Flowing motion(潣动)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing water movements.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in literary contexts.

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